Missing Anderson man found dead near retention pond

ANDERSON, Ind. (WISH) — A missing Anderson man was found dead near a retention pond Friday, now police are opening a death investigation.

Jeremy Smith, 37, was reported missing to Anderson Police on July 1. At the time, police sent out a silver alert and searched in and around Smith’s home.

July 11, several people submitted tips to Anderson Police saying that there was a possible sighting of Smith in the 2700 block of West 38th Street.

Drones searched the area and found Smith deceased in the area he was reported to be in, near a retention pond.

Smith’s cause of death is pending an autopsy by the Madison County Coroner’s Office. The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Det. Cora Gacia at 765-648-6729.

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